Showing posts with label App. Show all posts
Showing posts with label App. Show all posts

Friday, 9 May 2014

WhatsApplebees: Lunch With America's Hottest Chain-restaurant App


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When news broke Friday of WhatsApplebees, an Applebee's-exclusive networking app, we were pretty pumped. A place for us to network with like-minded Steak Quesadilla Tower lovers sounds like it deserves a permanent place on the dock of our iPhone (move over email!). Anxious, of course, to take it for a spin for ourselves, we headed over to the Taj Mahal of neighborhood grills in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf (San Francisco's first location) for lunch to check out the amazing experience first hand.

If you're traveling and aren't quite sure where your nearest Applebee's location is, the app has you covered – offering directions in both Apple and Google Maps to the promised land. Our office (unfortunately) is a few miles away from our closest location, so we took an Uber. On the way to paradise, we casually mentioned the app to our driver. "Tell me more," he said instantly, with the enthusiasm of a true believer. Obviously a trendspotter, after hearing about WhatsApplebees he said he thinks it's going to take off, and even offered this accolade: "Nowadays people are always on their phones, so that might be a good idea." Might be a good idea? It's definitely a good idea.



WhatsApplebees is the brainchild of New York developer Mike Lazer-Walker, who doesn't seem to realize the app's full potential -- he actually built it as a joke (whaa?). "Lately I've seen so many apps that seem like they're a parody of Silicon Valley culture but are in fact real, actual products," Walker told us. "I wanted to create something just on the other side of that line - something that's clearly a terrible idea, but not SO outlandish compared to the current state of things that you might, for a second, believe it's real."

And real it is. Anyone within "around 100 meters" of an Applebee's is free to chat within the app. Conversations are presented anonymously with just text and time codes, and are archived for viewing later on. Walker says diners are kept secret on purpose. "I originally thought of making it pseudo-anonymous, with each user being given a randomly-generated username/avatar (a la the app Secret), but laziness prevailed. I would have loved to make a username generator that came up with fake Applebee's menu items to use as names." Good idea -- Bourbon Street Chimicheesecake does have a special ring to it.

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Source:WhatsApplebees
VIA:engadget
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Thursday, 27 March 2014

Twitter Is Experimenting Again, Tries Replacing 'retweet' With 'share' Button



Twitter can't help itself. If it's not new pictures, tweet views and video previews, then it could be an epoch-defining change to what the social network called one of its core features: retweets. So, it's possibly not a big deal, but in Twitter's latest experiment, it's been changed to 'share' -- terminology closer aligned to its rival, Facebook. For the moment, only a handful of users appear to see the substitute share button and it's appearing in both the Android and iOS apps. At the same time, and probably unrelated, a new design to profile pages inside mobile apps has also appeared, with a not-so-faint Facebook vibe.

Source: @elilanger (Twitter)
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Amazon Gives Cloud Drive Photos For Android Make A New Interface And Simpler Navigation


Amazon's been busy tweaking Prime and planning delivery drones these past months, but by the looks of it, it hasn't entirely forgotten its lesser-known services. Today, the company has updated the Cloud Drive Photos app for Android with a brand new interface and a navigation bar to make it easier to access your oft-used features. While the refreshed UI retains the older version's dark color scheme, it comes with new buttons and a new layout. The app now also automatically sorts all videos into one album and arranges photos and albums by date and name. Finally, other than the usual bucket of bug fixes, the new version adds an upload status indicator that shows how long you have to wait until you're done backing up your files.

  • New, a completely re-designed Cloud Drive Photos experience with features that bring enjoyment back to viewing photos and videos on the go.
  • Simple Navigation: Quickly get to your most frequently used features.
  • Sorting: View all your videos in one album, and sort photos and albums by date and name.
  • Upload Enhancements: See the progress and status of your automatic or manual uploads.
  • Crash and bug fixes.

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Friday, 21 March 2014

Twitter Now Shows You Video Previews Inside Its Mobile App


Checking out a linked video from within Twitter's official mobile apps is frequently a clumsy process, but it's about to get a lot smoother. The social network has started rolling out simple in-line video previews on both its Android and iOS apps. If you've received the upgrade, you'll see thumbnails of clips in your timeline; all you have to do is tap them to watch the footage from within the Twitter app.

Source:engadget
 New York Times
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Microsoft's Blink Windows Phone App Gets A Redesign, Lots Of New Features



The Blink app for Windows Phone 8 is already pretty good, and it's about to get even better. Microsoft Research has released a new version of its photography application, complete with a fresh look and a swath of new features. Aside from letting you create GIFs, Blink now makes it easier for you to lock on your subject, take more stable shots and quickly get to gallery view, where you can see the stuff you've captured. You can also see images show up on your Start screen, thanks to added Live Tile support. Plus, there's a new tutorial mode -- perfect for those who have yet to take the app for a spin.

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 Windows Phone Store

Source: Inside Microsoft Research blog

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

'Okay Google, take a photo' Comes To Search For Android App


Hello Dear Visitors,

Now the google app updated with new feature -- Just If you say "Okay Google" followed by "take a photo," your device will launch the camera app. Similarly, "take a video" accomplishes the same, albeit it in movie mode.

The first home run in T-ball, the surprise proposal, or just that gorgeous sunset... Sometimes the perfect photo passes you by as you fumble with your phone to open the camera app.

Source:Google
Via:engadget
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Thursday, 13 March 2014

VLC's Media Player Hits Windows 8 In Beta Form



Let's say you bought a new laptop and wanted to check out a few videos that you legally downloaded without leaving Windows 8's touch-focused UI -- until now, your options have been pretty limited. If you're feeling a little adventurous though, the beta version of VLC's media player that Microsoft News spotted on Redmond's app store should do the trick. It's an experimental port of the Windows RT app, however, and as such the application has a few hurdles to clear before it's ready for prime time. General sluggishness compared to the desktop version and some audio bugs, for instance, are a few issues that may crop up.

Download Form: Windows Store

Source: Microsoft News
Via:Microsoft News

New, Customizable Windows Phone 8.1 Camera App Redesign (video)



Microsoft didn't just equip Windows Phone 8.1 with a redesigned notification center and a Siri nemesis called Cortana, it also revamped its stock camera app. While many of the current app's features remain intact, a video leaked by Unleash The Phones shows that the right side of the interface now features shortcut buttons for single photo, video and burst photo modes. The left side, however, is completely customizable, and a user can easily fill it with up to five shortcuts to settings (flash, lens picker, resolution, ISO among others) of their choice.



There’s still access to the Lenses feature, and everything that we’ve seen on previous versions of Windows Phone 8. Personally, I’m still a fan of Nokia’s Camera app but Microsoft certainly has done some great work with the new windows phone 8.1 camera app. That burst mode looks great!
Windows Phone 8.1 is expected to be announced at Microsoft’s Build Conference next month. Only a couple more weeks now!



Via:Unleash The Phones, engadget
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Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Threes Is Available For Android Download Now



Android owners, we'll understand if we don't see you for a few days -- Threes is now available for your phones and tablets. If you're not familiar with Threes, prepare to fall in love. The $1.99 game has been rocking the top of the iOS charts for weeks, but has been MIA for other platforms. The number-based puzzle has you match numbers together to create multiples of three. Sounds simple enough, but it's a bit more challenging than it looks -- especially when you start dealing with triple-digits. The game has an adorable soundtrack, beautiful design, and is more addictive than Flappy Bird. You can try your hand at the game (and start losing hours of your life) now, by heading over to Google Play.

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Google Play

Source:Android Community, engadget
 
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FiftyThree's Paper Outfits Sketches For iOS 7 With Improved Zoom And More



FiftyThree has updated its popular Paper (no, not that Paper) iPad sketching app for iOS 7, and the visual tweaks should be immediately apparent. In addition to the usual speedier menus and simplified icons, the outfit crafted a fresh design, claiming to have "polished every pixel." There's a lighter color options, vibrant journal covers, custom fonts and improved readability across the board. In terms of new tools, there are two key additions. First, the Zoom function features tools that adapt when you need to get a closer look at that doodle. Draw, Erase and other options adjust automatically for better control without the need to toggle an on-screen switch.

Description 


Paper is where ideas begin. It’s the easiest and most beautiful way to create on iPad. Capture your ideas as sketches, diagrams, illustrations, notes or drawings and share them across the web. Try it free—buy additional tools from the in-App Store.
  • Updated: Mar 12, 2014
  • Version: 1.6.1
  • Size: 54.6 MB
  • Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese


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Paper (iTunes)

Source:FiftyThree
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Google Translate Updates For Android Now You Can Deciphers Handwriting In 13 More Languages



If you're an Android user traveling to the Middle East or southern Asia, you'll likely want to grab a just-released update to Google Translate. The new app expands on a recent iOS upgrade with handwriting recognition for 13 extra languages that mostly come from the above two regions; you can now write in Arabic and Persian as well as Indian dialects like Gujarati, Kannada, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. You'll also find support for Bosnian, Cebuano, Hmong, Maltese, Mongolian and Somali.

Description 

 
Break through language barriers with Google Translate.• Translate between 80 languages
• Converse naturally and let Google translate
• Speak, type, write, or take a picture to translate
• Translate offline while traveling. No internet connection needed.
• Save your translations and access from any device
(Camera input and offline translation are available for Android 2.3 and above)


More Info or download link  click here
Via:wantnewsoft
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Monday, 10 March 2014

Google Apps for Business Referral Program pays you for every user that opts in



Who doesn't like easy money? Well, now you can cash in on those word of mouth recommendations to your colleagues about Google Apps for Business. Through a new Referral Program, every time a person you know signs up for the corporate-minded services, you'll get a $15 kickback via direct deposit. There's no limit to the number of customers you can refer, however there's a 100 user max per customer account. When you consider that the program pays per user, this makes sense. After submitting name, email and a tax ID number, users receive a unique referral link to share.

Source:Google
Via:Electronista
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Friday, 7 March 2014

Pebble's Smartwatch App Store Finally Comes To Android Download Now


iOS users had a bit of a head start in receiving access to the new Pebble application store. Thankfully, the Android crowd won't have to wait for this feature any longer, since what's known as Pebble 2.0 is, at long last, available on Google's platform. Sure, it took weeks and weeks of testing, but Pebble promises it was all for the best and expects its smartwatch owners to be delighted by the changes. Aside from the long-awaited appstore, this Pebble for Android update also features a completely redesigned interface (pretty similar to the one found on iOS), a new locker for apps and notification improvements. 



What’s New New Features in 2.0.12 (requires Android 4.0 or newer):

  • Pebble watchapp directory: browse, find and install the latest watchapps for Pebble.
  • List of prior notifications now stored on your Pebble.
  • Watchapp locker: keep track of your favorite apps and manage the apps on your Pebble.
  • Completely revamped and improved user interface design.

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Source:Droid Life
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Forget Trivia Night At The Local Bar, QuizUp's Now On Android


Android users looking for something to fill the hole that Flappy Birds once occupied now have a less trivial time sink in the form of QuizUp. As you'd expect from a trivia app worth its salt, it comes loaded with tons of topics (over 400) to choose from, including lifestyle, TV and literature. And, since it's a social game, you can test your expertise in any of those subjects against friends and strangers. If the name QuizUp sounds familiar, it's because the app was released for iOS four months ago and became its creators' first smash hit -- it did for Icelandic studio Plain Vanilla what Angry Birds did for Rovio and Draw Something for Omgpop.

QuizUp has already been downloaded over 10 million times on iOS, but (while it's still getting 50,000 downloads a day) Recode says the number of new users has declined in the past month. Plain Vanilla CEO Thor Fridriksson believes, however, that an Android launch will reignite interest in the game. We've yet to see how the Android app will affect the iOS version, but it isn't doing too shabby thus far: it's been installed more than 10,000 times since it became available.

Source:Google Play
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Thursday, 6 March 2014

Ask Select Motorola Phones 'what's up?' To Hear Notifications Read Aloud


Now, the app can read notifications out loud when you ask "what's up?," which sounds especially useful for hectic morning commutes. If you're feeling extra dull and unfriendly, though, you can always tell it to "read notifications" instead. The new feature's fully available in English, Italian and Spanish, but it might be available in other languages in the future. Other than adding touchless access to notifications, the upgrade also enhances the app's ability to detect when you're done issuing commands.

 If you just bought a Motorola phone, you may also want to check out the company's Migrate app, which just got the capability to make more customized content transfers. As a bonus, it now automatically imports SIM contacts to a Google account of your choice, though these new features will only work if you're moving from another Android device.

Download Link:Touchless Control, Motorola Migrate

Source:Android Central
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Tuesday, 4 March 2014

BlackBerry 10 Finally Gets Its Own Microsoft OneDrive App


If you worship at the BlackBerry altar and are in dire need of a cloud storage service that isn't Dropbox, Box or Mega, today's your lucky day. Now you can dump your files in Microsoft's OneDrive by way of a newly released BlackBerry 10 app. Like the Android and iOS versions before it, this OneDrive app lets you automatically upload your photos and videos as well as share your files with far-flung cohorts. Just be mindful of your limits: OneDrive (which went by "SkyDrive" before Microsoft got hit with a lawsuit) offers up 7GB of free storage to new users. That's still better than the 2GB that Dropbox gives away gratis, but Box and Mega offer 10GB and 50GB of free space, respectively.

Source:BlackBerry World
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Monday, 3 March 2014

Samsung Galaxy S5 Comes With Premium App Subscriptions Worth Over $500 (GALAXY GIFTS)


Samsung has revealed a suite of app-based upgrades that future GS5 owners will receive, free, alongside their new smartphone. While Evernote and Linkedin's premium services only extend to three months, we have no complaints about six free months of the Wall Street Journal and year-long access to Bloomberg's Businessweek. The Galaxy S5 will also include a year of Run Keeper Premium, as well as limited-time premium services for Map My Fitness and Skimple.

Source:Samsung
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